I do not believe that defending traditional marriage between one man and one woman excludes anybody or usurps anybody's civil rights and denies anybody their civil rights.

It cannot take decades to resurrect, we must act immediately with purpose and enthusiasm to rebuild.

I support public and private partnerships whenever appropriate in order to achieve our goal of a prosperous and vibrant downtown.

Leadership requires the courage to make decisions that will benefit the next generation.

You don't need a city charter to know that education is the foundation of any community.

Fresno is an All America city and deserves real, honest, strong leadership and I pledge to the people of Fresno to be that kind of leader.

All of the factors that make up a quality city - safe streets, high paying jobs, strong neighborhoods, etc. - emanate from a strong educational premise.